verb Music Slang

Trippin

/ˈtrɪpɪn/ · verb · slang

Overreacting, acting irrational, or saying something wild.

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Definitions

1

Being paranoid or stressed about something.

“She's been trippin about the test all week.”
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2

Acting irrationally or saying something absurd.

“You're trippin if you think I'd do that.”
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3

Overreacting or getting upset over something minor.

“Why you trippin? It's not a big deal.”
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Trippin In A Sentence

Stop trippin, I already paid you back.
He's trippin if he thinks that's gonna work.
You good? You've been trippin all morning.

Origin & Usage

AAVE slang from the 80s and 90s, from 'tripping out,' carried into the mainstream by hip-hop and R&B, meaning to act out of sorts.

People Also Ask

What does 'trippin' mean?

It means overreacting, acting irrationally, or saying something ridiculous.

What does 'why you trippin' mean?

It's asking why someone is overreacting or getting worked up about something small.

What does 'trippin' mean in texting?

It means you're overreacting or being unreasonable, like 'you're trippin over nothing.'

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